Walvis Bay Namibia's Permier Port Town

The Portuguese Explorer Mariners called it the Bay
of Whales, "Baia das Baleias"

The Fishing Fleet Section of Walvis Bay Harbour

The Coast of Namibia has been known for centuries for its
rich fishing grounds and Walvis Bay is the country's main fishing port. The harbor is modern with all of the support
systems that are

needed for deep sea vessels. It is becoming a popular
stopping place for cruise liners from which the passengers can enjoy day excursions
to see the attractions of the Namib-Desert and nearby
Swakopmund.

One of
the big attractions for visitors to Walvis Bay
are the Dolphin and Seal Cruises. It's an experience you won't forget. Some of
the seals will actually climb up into your ski-boat and 'ask' you to feed them
some fresh pilchards. You'll be given champagne and local Oysters as refreshments. And you might just see a Whale or two!

Flamingos Feeding In The Inner Lagoon

I'll Be Back. A Humpback Whale Cruising Off Walvis-bay

The early Portuguese mariners called
it 'Baia das Baleias' (The Bay of Whales), and in the 19th century
Namibia Waters were a favorite Plunder Ground for the American, British
and French Whaling fleets. The disgraceful slaughter of these
magnificent mammals continued until the mid 1960s by which time the
world was nearly "Whaled Out". Thankfully, recent years have witnessed
an increase in Whale sightings in the Walvis Bay Area. The
wind-conditions on the Outer-Lagoon make this one of the best venues in
the world for Wind-surfer and Kite-Surfer Speed-Sailing. Each year the
'Best' come for the Speed-Sailing and each year they push it further
towards the 50 knot goal. Bring your board and rig

Mail Ship St Helena

The early Portuguese mariners called
it 'Baia das Baleias' (The Bay of Whales), and in the 19th century
Namibia Waters were a favorite Plunder Ground for the American, British
and French Whaling fleets. The disgraceful slaughter of these
magnificent mammals continued until the mid 1960s by which time the
world was nearly "Whaled Out". Thankfully, recent years have witnessed
an increase in Whale sightings in the Walvis Bay Area.

There is still
no air landing strip on Saint Helena Island (where Napoleon was exiled
to). So, the Royal Mail Ship St Helena sails to and from Walvis Bay with
supplies, passengers, and the mail for the islanders.

The wind-conditions on the Outer-Lagoon make this one
of the best venues in the world for Wind-surfer and Kite-Surfer
Speed-Sailing. Each year the 'Best' come for the Speed-Sailing and each
year they push it further towards the 50 knot goal. Bring your board and
rig.

Cautionary
Notes: The B2 road is often blanketed with mist in the early mornings. The road is
quite busy and you are advised to drive with your headlights on, even in the day-time.
The road is quite scenic having the Coastal belt of Sand dunes on
one side and the
Atlantic Ocean on the other. Please concentrate on your driving there are blind spots on the
road. There are a great number of Namibians who
drive recklessly and it is on this particular road where their shortcomings
are regularly put to test. You will see memorial crosses planted alongside
the road. It has been claimed that this 30km stretch of the B2 is one of the most
dangerous roads in the world.

The C14 Gravel road across the
Namibia Desert. Drivers are warned to concentrate while driving on gravel roads. Sharp
stones can cause blow-outs. Beware when approaching bends in the road.